St. Alban’s Episcopal Church — The Wonder of the World: Music from the Court of Frederick II, performed by Canconier, 7 p.m. April 10, $20 general, $15 seniors and students, 1501 Washington St., 510-525-1716, www.st-albans-albany.org.

Kol Hadash — Jewish Intellectual History Series, about Abraham Geiger and the shaping of Reform Judaism, with a video and a discussion with Professor David Ruderman, University of Pennsylvania, 4 p.m. April 3, Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave., Albany, 510-428-1492, www.kolhadash.org.

ONGOiNG

CHILDrEN/TEENS

El Cerrito Library — Events, Family Story Times, includes songs and finger plays, 7 p.m. Mondays,Lapsit story times, for babies and toddlers up to age 3 and their caregivers, includes songs, bounces, games and finger plays, 10:15 and 11:00 a.m Thursdays, free, no registration required, 6510 Stockton Ave., 510-526-7512.

El Cerrito Lions Club — Volunteers wanted. We have lunch, interesting speakers, and work on service projects. El Cerrito Lions Club is a part of Lions International, the world’s largest volunteer service organization. Monthly meetings, noon every second Tuesday, Denny’s, 11344 San Pablo Ave., for information call Dean, 510-233-1642, or email deanflint@sbcglobal.net.

Asian Outreach Program — Center for Independent Living assists Asians with disabilities, particularly new immigrants, providing services and advocacy in Cantonese, Vietnamese and English, staff knows community and government services available to disabled, 510-763-9999.

Bay Area Community Services — Offers special lunch days, noon-1 p.m. at various locations in Alameda County, $2.25 donation, reservations necessary, 510-986-8900, www.bayareacs.org.

Stockton Avenue — Art Stroll, meet the artists at their studios or galleries, and explore art along Stockton Avenue. Previous strolls included 20 venues, and over 70 artists participating, including a few musicians, second Friday of May, July and September, pick up brochure at any of the host galleries, information at Well Grounded Tea & Coffee Bar, 6925 Stockton Ave., 510-528-4709.

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center — Tele-Care Program, telephone contact service for the elderly, home bound, convalescent and isolated in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, daily calls monitor clients’ well-being, refer them to outside sources for help and information, if needed, and help them maintain a connection to their community, 8:30-11:30 a.m. daily, free, 510-204-4487.

LEARNING

Albany Library — One-on-One Computer Help for novice computer users, an experienced volunteer or library staff member can help with navigating the Internet, setting up a free e-mail account, or learning to use the library’s online resources, noon-1:45 p.m. Wednesdays, 1247 Marin Ave., sign up for an appointment at the reference desk or call 510-526-3720 ext. 5, during library open hours.

Assets Senior Employment — Offers a job training program for income-eligible people 55 and older living in Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley and Albany. Interested in working with children? Receive college credit in Early Childhood Development while being paid, 510-238-3554.

Bay Area Free Book Exchange — A co-op run by book dealers who have extra, unsold books, people are welcome to bring in books they’re no longer using, but donating is not required, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. every weekend, free, Bay Area Free Book Exchange, 10520 San Pablo Ave., 510-526-1941, jemiles2020@hotmail.com.

El Cerrito Lions Club — We have interesting speakers and work on service projects. El Cerrito Lions Club is a part of Lions International, the world’s largest volunteer service organization, 7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays monthly, Eskaton Hazel Shirley Manor, 11025 San Pablo Ave., Dean, 510-233-6663 or e-mail deanflint@sbcglobal.net.

Simplicity Forum — Meets monthly to discuss ways to change lives by finding ways to work less, consume less, rush less, have more time to build community with friends and family, and live more lightly upon the planet, 510-526-6596, www.simpleliving.net.

Feed and care for orphaned baby birds — House sparrows, starlings and pigeons, species not afforded care by rehabilitation groups, help return them to the wild, free training and supplies, Myrna, 510-531-3042, Lelia, 510-655-3911.

SUPPORT

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group — At Open House Senior Center, 6500 Stockton Ave., 510-215-4340, 800-272-3900, www.alznorcal.org.

Charcot Marie Tooth — CMT is a neuropathic disorder, quarterly support group meetings are held at Albany Library, 1247 Marin Ave., Gail, 408-425-5629.

National Alliance on Mental Illness-East Bay Chapter — Support and share groups for families with a relative with mental illness, Families with adult relatives, 7-9 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly, Families with children and adolescents, 7-9 p.m. third Tuesdays monthly, Albany United Methodist Church, 980 Stannage Ave., 510-524-1250, www.nami.org/sites/namieastbay.

Neighborhood Parents Network — Offers information, support, social and educational events, a monthly newsletter, play groups, support groups, preschool and elementary school info, more for East Bay families, 877-648-5437, www.npnonline.org.

Support Groups for Mothers — Sessions for first-time mothers and babies (younger than 5 months) with an experienced facilitator at Ann Martin Children’s Center, 510-524-0821.

Women’s Cancer Resource Center — To attend a support group, call Helpline at 510-420-7900 during Center’s open hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and noon-4 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays monthly.

California Peace Action — Volunteers needed to assist paid staff, work independently, provide technical support and aid in community outreach, dedicated to building a citizen’s movement for changes in United States foreign policy, 510-849-2272, ext. 104, sophia@californiapeaceaction.org.

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